Tag: Insecurity
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Insecurity, Hardship Drove Our Coup Plan Against Tinubu — Col. Ma’aji
By Opeyemi Adelakun A Nigerian Army Colonel, Mohammed Ma’aji, has said growing insecurity, alleged corruption and worsening economic conditions were among the major grievances that led to discussions about a possible military takeover during President Bola Tinubu’s administration. Ma’aji, according to a report by Premium Times, said the idea of military intervention emerged from concerns…
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Ex-IG Okiro Blames Government for Rising Insecurity in Nigeria
By George Omagbemi Sylvester Former Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Sir Mike Okiro, has attributed Nigeria’s worsening insecurity to governance failures, warning that government actions and inactions have contributed significantly to the persistent wave of terrorism, banditry, kidnapping and violent crimes across the country. Okiro made the remarks on Tuesday, July 28, 2026, during a security…
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Security Experts Call for Greater Investment in Geospatial Intelligence to Combat Insecurity
By Sunday Ameh Security experts have urged the Federal Government to make substantial investments in geospatial intelligence technology as part of efforts to strengthen Nigeria’s fight against terrorism, banditry and kidnapping. The call was made during a virtual dialogue organised by WeweNetwork Afrique, where participants stressed that the country’s evolving security challenges require intelligence-led strategies…
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States Rely on Hunters, Vigilantes as Forest Security Concerns Grow
By Opeyemi Adelakun Governments and security stakeholders across several states have intensified reliance on hunters, vigilantes and locally recruited forest guards to tackle rising insecurity in Nigeria’s forests, with many arguing that the Federal Government’s proposed deployment of 1,000 forest guards per state will not adequately address the country’s growing security challenges. The concerns followed…
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INSECURITY: Buratai Warns Nigeria’s Top Leaders May Become Next Targets
By Opeyemi Adelakun Former Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Tukur Yusuf Buratai (retd.), has issued a strong warning over Nigeria’s worsening security situation, saying that governors, ministers, and senators could soon become direct targets of armed groups if urgent steps are not taken. Buratai made the warning in a statement on Sunday following the killing…
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Opinion: How Insecurity Puts Education of Over 52 Million Nigerian Pupils at Risk
By Omagbemi Sylvester Nigeria’s education sector is facing one of its gravest challenges in recent years as worsening insecurity continues to threaten the education of more than 52 million pupils and students across the country. Rising cases of school attacks, kidnappings, and violence have disrupted learning activities, forced school closures, and heightened fears among parents,…
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Onoh Rejects Politicisation of School Kidnappings, Distances Tinubu From Igbokwe’s 2027 Claims
By George Omagbemi Sylvester Former presidential campaign spokesman, Josef Onoh, has distanced President Bola Ahmed Tinubu from comments allegedly made by APC chieftain Joe Igbokwe linking recent school kidnappings to political activities ahead of the 2027 general elections. Onoh insisted that the abduction of schoolchildren and teachers should be treated strictly as a humanitarian and…
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Nigerians Have Adjusted To Evil – Music Executive, ID Cabasa Laments Rising Violence
By George Omagbemi Sylvester Popular Nigerian music producer and singer, ID Cabasa, has expressed deep concern over the growing level of violence and insecurity across Nigeria, lamenting that many citizens have gradually become emotionally numb to killings, kidnappings, and brutality. Speaking in a viral video interview, the entertainer said Nigerians now appear to have “adjusted…
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Governor Makinde Suspends Major School Activities Over Security Concerns
By Paul Joseph The Oyo State Government has ordered an immediate suspension of all school excursions, field trips, sporting activities, and other external engagements involving students across the state following rising security concerns. The directive comes in the wake of a recent coordinated attack in Oriire Local Government Area, where several students and teachers were…
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Insecurity Worsens as Gunmen Abduct Ekiti LG Vice Chairman
By: Sunday Ameh The Vice Chairman of Ilejemeje Local Government Area of Ekiti State, Mrs Grace Ogunleye, has been abducted by suspected gunmen along the Ipere–Iludun Ekiti road. Sources said Ogunleye was kidnapped on Wednesday while returning from an official engagement in the state. It was gathered that her vehicle was later discovered abandoned by…
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US Lobbying Firm Raises Alarm Over Nigeria’s Security
By Paul Joseph A Washington-based lobbying firm, Von Batten-Montague-York, L.C., has expressed concern over Nigeria’s security challenges and electoral process under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, warning that continued issues could trigger calls for international sanctions. In a statement posted on X, the firm said it is already engaging key U.S. policy circles, citing allegations of…
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“Blood of Nigerians Will Judge You” – Atiku Blast Tinubu Over Continuous Killings
By George Omagbemi Sylvester Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has launched a fierce attack on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, accusing his administration of failing to contain Nigeria’s worsening insecurity and declaring that “the blood of Nigerians will judge” the government over rising killings across the country. April 29, 2026 — In a strongly worded statement…
